CELEBRATING JUSTIN NUYDA: PALETTE TO PLATE
Nuyda’s imprint in the world of Philippine art remains relevant today — a true mark of a genius, legend and perhaps a National Artist to be.
Ayni Nuyda with Hapag’s chef Kevin Navoa, chef Thirdy Dolatre and Sommelier Erin Recto.
Last 17 and 18 September, the Nuyda Estate hosted an extraordinary exhibit and a special 10-course degustation dinner featuring Bicolano dishes inspired by contemporary artist Justin “Tiny” Nuyda. The intimate event, held at Hapag, was a celebration of the life, passions, collaborations and friendships that helped shape one of the most important pillars of Philippine modern art. It was an honor and privilege to take part in an immortalizing occasion — Justin Nuyda: Origin Story — where everything else was nothing less than outstanding and from the heart of passion.
Atheena Rosal, Henry Griffith, Toots Nuyda and Ustin Nuyda.
Celeste Legaspi-Gallardo and Nonoy Gallardo.
Francis and Rotina Lim.
Helen Lim, Gene Lim, Ayni Nuyda, Delfin Lazaro and Vinni Sanchez.
The legacy lives on through the immortalized artist’s visionary daughter Ayni Nuyda, founder and project director of Search Mindscape Foundation. “Art doesn’t exist in isolation,” Ayni declares. “It is nourished by the connections we make and the environments we inhabit, whether social, natural, or creative.”
Mounting this monumental occasion was with the curation of celebrated artist, writer and Fotomoto founder Stephanie Frondoso. Justin Nuyda: Origin Story, was on display at Hapag throughout September.
